Tony Evers

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.

Governor Vetoes Tax Cuts for Middle and Low-Income Families

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

Tiffany Responds to Evers Veto of Bill Ending 400-Year Property Tax Increase

Evers Revives Commutations, Pressures GOP On Broader Prison Reforms

With prisons overcrowded, the governor urges lawmakers to act while he restarts reviews on his own.

Tiffany Slams Evers Veto of Tax Relief for Tips and Overtime

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump, Announces Lawsuit Against Efforts to Undermine Wisconsins Safe and Secure Elections

Governor makes good on promise to take president to court over new illegal effort to suppress the rights of voters

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

5 Lakes Institute Applauds Wisconsin Governor, Legislators for Groundbreaking Fusion Sales Tax Exemption Bill

The first of its kind legislation will support development of a globally competitive fusion energy hub.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Orders Restoring Commutations Process in Wisconsin

Evers to become first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Thompson to issue commutations, announces first Commutation Advisory Board appointments

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Governor Evers Signs Sen. Keyeskis “Tom Diehl Memorial Highway” Bill Into Law

Gov. Evers to Take Action on 33 Bills

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.

DWD Announces New Worker Training Grants

Wisconsin Fast Forward funding available to all employer sectors

AFP-Wisconsin Slams Gov. Evers, Utilities for Another Round of Proposed Devastating Rate Hikes

Evers Calls Trump’s Order Restricting Mail-In Voting ‘Bulls––t’

Governor says the order is illegal. 'We'll see President Trump in court.'

Differing With Some Democrats, Evers Vetoes 5 Transgender Bills

Says 'hell no' to restricting gender-affirming health care and team sports access.

Three-Judge Panel Rejects Lawsuit to Redo State’s Congressional Maps

But another Democratic suit to remap WI districts will go to trial.

The Amazingly High Cost of Housing

Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsins Farmers, Producers, and Agricultural Industries

Part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in 2025-27 Biennial Budget for successful Agricultural Roads Improvement Program, grants to support 29 projects across rural Wisconsin

Governor Evers Approves I-43 and Becher Street Interchange Reconstruction Project in Milwaukee County

Governor Chooses Failed, Addiction-First Homeless Policy

Apprenticeship program enrollment remains on the rise

Statement from Alderman DiAndre Jackson March 31, 2026

WisGOP Response to Dismissal of Democrat Redistricting Lawsuit

Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats' lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases

With creative veto governor redirects state labor department money to fund it.

M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5

Event honors Bob Schmidt for five decades of community service

Evers Vetoes Bill to Join Federal Tax Credits for Voucher Scholarships

'Runs roughshod over public education,' governor says. MMAC disagrees.

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ BillsTargetingTransand Gender Nonconforming Kids

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, governor vetoes anti-trans bills surrounded by members of the LGBTQ community

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Public School Educators Applaud Evers’ Veto of “Big Beautiful Bill” Vouchers

Governor Tony Evers Signs Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk’s Residency Requirements for Persons Circulating Nomination Papers or Recall Petitions Into Law

Please see attached and let me know if you have any questions.

Governor Rejects Basic Protections for Property Taxpayers

Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Gov. Evers Approves Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin Workers

Governor approves bills strengthening worker’s compensation benefits for workers injured on the job and safeguarding state’s unemployment insurance system

Gov. Evers Vetoes Bill Requiring Wisconsin to Opt Into Nationwide Expansion of Private Voucher Schools Under Big Beautiful Bill, Slams Republican Attacks on Public Education in America

Thousands Join Third Round of ‘No Kings’ Protests in Wisconsin

More than 100 demonstrations planned across the state.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests

One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.

Gov. Evers Signs Historic Legislation to Help Fight Antisemitism

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist

Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.

Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub

Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.

Wisconsin DSPS Grant Offers Funding for Manufactured Home Repairs

$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

$80 Million In PFAS Grants Could Start Flowing This Fall

DNR targets private wells, schools and sludge testing as it builds out new PFAS programs statewide.

Gov. Evers Appoints Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court; Seeks Applicants for Oconto County District Attorney

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $1.8 Million Grant From the State of Wisconsin for Violence Prevention

To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy

Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Governor Evers Approves WIS 190 Resurfacing and Improvement Project in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties

Gov. Evers Signs Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Award $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

Opponents of Bill Defining Antisemitism Push Evers to Veto It

Charging it would chill free speech, criminalize protests against Israeli government.

How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules

After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.

WisDOT Applauds New Legislation Expanding Use of Alternative Project Delivery Methods to Modernize Wisconsins Infrastructure

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu’s Announcement

Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes

Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement

Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County

The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.

“For the Love of Wisconsin Women, Gail’s Law is Now the Law of the Land”

–Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Breast Cancer Screening Bill

Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan “Gail’s Law” to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Screenings for Wisconsin Women to Prevent Delayed Diagnoses and Save Lives

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Governor Evers for Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage in Wisconsin

WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill

Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.

Vos Warns Data Centers Issue Could Cost Republicans Votes

Chastises GOP-Led Senate on '80 percent issue,' dropping bill to regulate data centers.

Afp-WI Urges Voters to Support Amendment Limiting Governors Partial Veto Power

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Postpartum Medicaid Expansion Into Law

WI Democrats Float $1.3 Billion Plan for Schools Amid Tax Cut Talks

Proposal hikes funding for special education and general school aid.

After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS

With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.

Milwaukee Jewish Federation Commends Passage of Bill to Fight Antisemitism

DACA Recipients, Wisconsin Economy to Receive Boost via Bipartisan Legislation

Gov. Evers Statement on Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

Gov. Evers Celebrates Senate Approval of Bipartisan Pfas Compromise After Years of Urging Republicans to Release $125 Million to Fight Pfas Contamination Statewide

After months of negotiations with Republican lawmakers, Gov. Evers today celebrated the Wisconsin State Senate taking up two bipartisan bills to finally release $125 million in stalled investments to help clean up Wisconsin’s water

70 School Districts Have Referendums on April Ballots

Three districts in Wisconsin talk about why they need financial help.

Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds

Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.

Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?

It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.

Gov. Evers Declares Emergency as State Prepares for Winter Storm

Court Filing Targets DOJ Role In Kenosha Police Killing Complaint Review

Retired detective says Justice Department’s contacts with victims board tainted case over 2004 shooting.

Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis

Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.

Rep. Ortiz-Velez Enters Plea for Disorderly Conduct Charge

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez was charged after allegedly threatening to leak damaging information about colleague.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Nine Bills

High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power

Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.

Evers Administration to Celebrate Womens History Month With Cabinet Panel Series

Events in Green Bay and Milwaukee to Highlight Future of Wisconsin’s Economy, Workforce, and Thriving Communities

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Launch of New State Film Office and Film Tax Credit Program

Gov. Evers Approves Over $328,000 in County Forest Road Aid to Help Improve Nearly 940 Miles of County Forest Roads Across 24 Rural Counties

High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law

WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.

New Law Gives Sexual Assault Survivors 20 Years to Bring Charges

Wisconsin law doubles the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Critical Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction Project

Can Film Incentives Turn Wisconsin Into A Movie Hub?

Gov. Evers meets with filmmakers to tout state's new film office, tax credits.

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

Wisconsin Leads the Nation in IRA HOMES Rebate Enrollment, With Milwaukee Emerging as a National Hub

Governor Evers Approves WIS 33 Retaining Wall Replacement Project in Ozaukee County

WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid

Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Launch of New State Film Office and Tax Credit Program

Gov. Evers to travel across the state, highlighting newly launched film office that will bring creative endeavors to Wisconsin’s doorstep, bolster travel and tourism economy, and strengthen the film industry in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Sees Third Record-Breaking Year in a Row with Record $12 Billion Economic Impact

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.